ALG
Algiers
Algeria
14,187 km
8,815 miles
SHU
Smith Point Airport
Australia
Distance
14,187 km
8,815 mi / 7,660 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
74°
east northeast

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ALG SHU
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Smith Point Airport
IATA Code ALG SHU
ICAO Code DAAG YSMP
City Algiers N/A
Country Algeria Australia
Timezone Africa/Algiers Australia/Darwin
Elevation 82 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -11.150000, 132.150000

Algiers (ALG) to Smith Point Airport (SHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Smith Point Airport (SHU) in Smith Point Airport, Australia is 14,187 kilometers (8,815 miles / 7,660 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Algeria with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:44 in Algiers, it's 15:14 in Smith Point Airport. With a 8.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Smith Point Airport (SHU) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 308° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Smith Point Airport (SHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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